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Y8 DCK

2016 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

82,870 mi
Last recorded82,870 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 DCK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 82,870 miles
Pass 18 May 2026 225,685 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2025 71,552 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 70,363 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 213,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 64,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 197,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 56,313 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 183,713 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 51,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 168,165 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread starting miss shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread starting miss shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some underneath parts

Pass 21 Jan 2021 144,091 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 31,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 119,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 111,289 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 111,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,113 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 97,036 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,990 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 87,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 84,342 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,295 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 6,460 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 64,649 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 47,865 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,864 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 31,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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Y8 DCK is a 2016 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

Across all 2016 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 69,911 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y8 DCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y8 DCK is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2016.

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